Optical Manager

Overview

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. Eye Center of north Florida was formed in 1999 and is the most established and trusted eye care practices in the Florida panhandle. (ECNF) offers Lipiflow Dry Eye Treatment, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Optos Retinal Imaging, Macular Degeneration, Genetic Testing
- Macula Risk Testing, Drop less Cataract Surgery, Refractive procedures along with cosmetic specialties, contact lenses and an optical shop.

The Optician must be able to work with our diverse base of customers (i.e. pediatric, adolescent, and adult) by delivering quality optical care and outstanding and friendly customer service establishing customer loyalty. The Optician must be able to assist patients with eyeglasses and contact lens ordering and fittings. The Optician must also possess strong sales skills by demonstrating a high level of knowledge about our products and determining our patient s need for eyewear to recommend specific accessories and or enhancement for glasses.

• Communicate with physician regarding questions or concerns about prescriptions and other eye-related issues
• Measure clients  bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices
• Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions
• Recommend specific lenses, lens coating, and frames to suit client needs
• Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications
• Creating work orders for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lenses
• Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit clients, using pliers and hands
• Repairing broken/damaged frames
• Educating clients on proper wear and care of eyeglasses
• Determine clients  current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometers or lens analyzers and clients  eyeglasses
• Keeping track of orders, prescriptions, and inventory
• Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise
• Attend training workshops/meetings as scheduled
• Interpretation of prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists

• State Licensed Master Optician
• Minimum Associates or equivalent and on-the-job training or post-secondary education
• Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 WPM;
  Able to navigate multiple system applications
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Professionalism
• Multi-tasking
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5 years eyecare experience

• Prior retail sales or work in the healthcare industry (preferred)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

Eye South Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Location:

Panama City Beach, FL

Salary: $26.00-$34.00